Browsing: Politics
A new HuffPost piece argues George Washington’s warning about political parties still rings true today, claiming hyperpartisanship erodes democracy and distracts from real governance.
At Trump’s summit, a once-vocal Republican critic reversed course, praising the former president and signaling a pragmatic truce that could reshape alliances ahead of 2024.
Black Americans have increased their presence in U.S. political leadership, yet they remain underrepresented compared with their share of the population, a new Pew Research Center analysis finds.
As Seoul grapples with political upheaval, Washington recalibrates its Korea strategy. The Heritage Foundation examines how the Trump administration balances security, trade, and alliance pressures.
President Donald Trump signed a deal Friday to end the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, agreeing to a temporary funding measure without securing border wall money.
A wealthy financier is reshaping political influence by pouring millions into ballot measures, bypassing traditional campaigns and raising fresh questions about money and democracy.
From Watergate to modern campaign finance abuses, PBS revisits 16 defining political scandals of the last 50 years, tracing how power, secrecy, and ambition repeatedly undermine public trust.
Politicians who have survived violence share measured, often somber reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death, stressing the human cost of political extremism and urging renewed focus on de-escalation.
An AP analysis reported by PBS shows about 10% of U.S. House members will not seek reelection in 2024, signaling potential shifts in congressional power and party strategy.
Once a capital of Black political might, Washington, D.C. is being reshaped by rapid gentrification, eroding long-standing power structures and transforming its cultural landscape.
Once a powerful alliance, the ‘Never Trump’ movement is now splintered and adrift, struggling to define its influence and strategy as the Republican Party reshapes around Trump.
The Washington Institute examines how U.S. policy, security cooperation, and regional diplomacy will shape Iraq’s political stability, economic recovery, and relations with neighboring powers.
Senate Democrats reached a deal with the White House on a government funding package, aiming to avert a shutdown while securing key domestic priorities, PBS reported Tuesday.
As another government shutdown looms, a key question resurfaces: do members of Congress still get paid? CBS News examines lawmakers’ salaries, legal rules, and mounting public outrage.
In a prescient warning, George Washington labeled political parties America’s “worst enemy.” Today’s polarized landscape suggests his fears were justified, as Upworthy explores in a timely analysis.
A new Intercept investigation charts every dollar AIPAC and its affiliates pour into U.S. politics, revealing how targeted campaign spending helps shape Washington’s stance on Israel.
The Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump-era tariffs clarifies presidential power over trade. PBS examines the decision’s legal basis, its economic impact, and what it means for future tariff policy.
Democrats seek a clean funding bill and Ukraine aid, while Republicans push for deep spending cuts and border limits as a partial US government shutdown looms.
A former lobbyist describes leaving the industry after six years, citing mounting ethical concerns, disillusionment with policymaking, and the quiet pressures that shape US democracy.
A looming US government shutdown threatens key services, pay for federal workers and economic stability. This year’s standoff is more serious due to deeper partisan rifts and weaker options for compromise.